Dvx100, 100a, 100b

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dasonras

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OKay, i've used all of these models over the course of time, but now I would like to purchase one for myself for personal projects.

Are the differences between each one dramatic? Or will I be fine with just the 100 model. I'm not looking for something that will last, just something to shoot 24p mostly to be BW video. I've seen major differences between the 100 and 100B, but between the 100 and 100A i don't see too many significant differences.

Any comments or advice please.
 
If the only thing you are looking for is 24p, then go with a DVX100 because of price. I would personally reccomend the DVX100b as it is less noisy, has a kick butt LCD, No echo in the headphones, actual Letterbox and squeeze bars optional, a stronger tripod plate, recessed and gaurded scene dial, a crazy good menu, etc. I used it to film Stricken.
 
color

color

what about color response? I was told that the color and contrasts from 100A are better than the 100. But then again, does it really matter to me since 90% of everything i shoot i color correct in post? Not sure.
 
get the B, the LCD's black and black's way cooler than silver :)

seriously, they're all great and worth, the money. Get which ever one you can afford and you won't regret it.
 
Cheesesailor77 said:
get the B, the LCD's black and black's way cooler than silver :)

seriously, they're all great and worth, the money. Get which ever one you can afford and you won't regret it.
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Exactly!



About missing it.....I hand it to the guy for cash Wednesday...We will see if the HVX can take its place.....
 
Once You Go B, You Never Go Back!

Once You Go B, You Never Go Back!

Get the B! Apart from all the wonderfull improvements, invest in something with more longevity (ie. the more advanced, feature laden, higher quality option)

:)

We can easily see the difference in footage from the 100 and the B (and I'm sure the A is great too)

But for what you save buying an older (used?) camera, you lose in warranty support and the general features and quality.

To put it another way, don't be six months down the road wondering if you had a B, would that film have looked better... of course it would.
 
The greatest image difference from 100 to 100A is the new gamma curves with knee protection. Although the 100A has echo in the earphones, I wouldn't really go for that.

So get either the now very cheap 100 or the more expensive but also better 100B. Remember to get good audio equipment as well, as it is just as important as good picture. And don't forget lights. :)
 
About audio...I usually have a dat recorder operator on set for film shoots. But that just brought something to mind...can i use a dat recorder for 23.9 video?

Will I run into sync drop issues?
 
more than 20 differences

more than 20 differences

it has better lcd resolution and fullframe display& 120 degree of rotation(instead of 90)!-color matrix added-and i heard about major difference for the zoom and focus
but i could not find it in the panasonic website, anybody knows about that?
 
Having used both extensively for shorts, corporate videos, events, feature, and recently a TV pilot, I have to say the 102A is the better camera. Despite Panasonic advertising the 102B as having less noise, I find the 102A producing less noise in low light overall. The 102A also has the time lapse function that the 102B doesn't.

The 102B do have improvements to the design, namely the unsqueeze on LCD (not an issue for me, I crop in post), no overscan issue like the 102A, better protection for the scene file dial (easy to accidently switch them on the 102A), and the black colour is just so cool.

But with the 102A being much cheaper, that is a strong enough motivation for me.
 
I'm kind of in the same boat you are in. I have a friend that is selling the DVX100. The camera, batteries, manfrotto tripod and head for $1300. For myself it is a GREAT place to start. Maybe after a year or so I'll step up to the HVX.
But like other people said. If all your shooting is b/w go with the 100.
 
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